L. Alvin Tillman

DURHAM: Mr. L. Alvin Tillman, 80, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 1, 2012 at his home. Mr. Tillman was born in Durham Co., the son of the late Lonnie Rosevelt Tillman and Myrtle Cates Tillman. He was preceded in death by his son, Ted Tillman; and his sisters, Alice Tillman Smith and Margaret Daniels

Alvin was the Owner and President of Tillman Heating and Air for many years. He loved life and loved his friends and family. He will deeply missed by all.

Mr. Tillman is survived by his wife, Betty Marston Tillman of Durham; his daughters, Makayla Brooke Pettiford of the home, Lori Rosenthal and husband, David, Vicki Hippe and husband, Jason, Missy Blayney and Anthony, and Caroline Pettiford and Roberto; his son, Greg Tillman and wife, Brenda; his sister, Carolyn Lassiter; his nephew, Dickie Lassiter and wife, Diane; his numerous nieces and nephews; and his 14 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held Friday 11:00 a.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church, 1210 Pleasant Green Road, Hillsborough, NC 27278, by Rev. Jack Moody and Rev. Earl Echols. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Clements Funeral Home in Durham and other times at 519 Erwin Rd.

In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Orange Co rescue squad or Duke HomeCare and Hospice, Office of Development, 4321 Medical Park Drive, Suite 101, Durham, NC 27704.